Alive After 5 

As the clock nears quittin’ time, some begin to crave the comfort of their La-Z-Boy, while others start salivating for a cocktail to enjoy. And we mean really enjoy, like being able to throw back a glassful of liquor without the burden of the next day’s eight hours of work lying on your shoulders. For this week ’s reprieve, try Alive After 5, happy hour at Out of the Blue Café. From 5 to 8 p.m., this midtown jewel is offering two-for-one beers and house wine to pair with its menu of insanely delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches.

Maybe the allure of noshing on ciabatta laced with marinated rosemary chicken, caramelized onions, and walnut truffle aioli dressing while you lounge on a cool, retro patio as a DJ spins hot beats doesn’t get you excited, but it works for us. Happy hour ends at 11. — By BY RAINA MCLEOD